At the tournament, Holly gives an embroidered handkerchief to Kayden and begs him to return safe. Justin confronts them, claims Holly is betrothed to him and taunts Kayden as son of a concubine. He forces Kayden to kneel to get the handkerchief, threatens to punch or disqualify him, then strikes and knocks Kayden down. Kayden recalls, "Mother said I must endure," and vows to win first place to avenge the humiliation. As onlookers shout "Stop!" and someone asks, "Justin, what are you doing?", Kayden lies hurt and faces the choice to endure or fight back.